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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Hand Cellulitis

ICD-10 Coding for Left Hand Cellulitis

L03.114
L03.012

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for left hand cellulitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Cellulitis of the Left Hand
Left Upper Limb Cellulitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Hand Cellulitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Hand Cellulitis

Use ICD-10 code L03.114 for cellulitis of left upper limb, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cellulitis of left upper limb

Billable Code
L03.114
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Involvement of the entire hand or multiple fingers

Applicable To

  • • Cellulitis of left hand
  • • Cellulitis of left fingers

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the involvement of the hand to avoid unspecified codes.

Cellulitis of left finger

Billable Code
L03.012
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Localized erythema, warmth, and tenderness in a specific finger

Applicable To

  • • Cellulitis of any left finger

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the finger involved to avoid unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.6

Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when culture confirms Staphylococcus aureus

B95.1

Streptococcus, group A, as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when culture confirms Group A streptococcus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left hand cellulitis?

The ICD-10 code for left hand cellulitis is L03.114, which covers cellulitis of the left upper limb, including the hand and fingers.

When should L03.012 be used instead of L03.114?

Use L03.012 when cellulitis is isolated to a specific finger on the left hand, without involvement of the hand itself.

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